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P781 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2011 104,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,622 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 101,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 101,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are very worn

noise from handbrake

Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,812 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,184 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads low

front discs worn

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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P781 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 117,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P781 FUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P781 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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